Introduction -- A theory of minority party status -- I'm out of here! : minority party status and the decision to retire from Congress -- How does this make cents? : party fundraising and the congressional minority -- Minority party status and the decision to run for office -- T…
"This book examines the role of minority party status on politicians' engagement in electoral politics. Jacob Smith argues that politicians are more likely to be engaged in electoral politics when they expect their party to be in the majority in Congress after the next election …
"This book examines the role of minority party status on politicians' engagement in electoral politics. Jacob Smith argues that politicians are more likely to be engaged in electoral politics when they expect their party to be in the majority in Congress after the next election …